Other State Loan Repayment Assistance Programs

Many other states provide assistance through LRAP programs. Each varies in age, size and scope. Some are administered by a state bar association or foundation while others are administered through stand-alone nonprofit organizations. Some are funded through state legislative appropriations while others rely on funding from the private sector or from Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) funding. For more information, visit the ABA's State Bar LRAP list.

Employer-Based Loan Forgiveness

Some legal services employers around the country and several of the post-graduate legal fellowships have a loan forgiveness component to their programs. For more information on employers-based and other loan forgiveness options, visit http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/ed-debt.

Federal Legislation on Loan Forgiveness and Income-Based Repayment

The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007
established two key programs to support careers in public service. First, the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program offers forgiveness of federal
educational loans after 10 years of public service employment. Second,
Income-Based Repayment (IBR) calculates monthly loan payment amounts based on
income, rather than the amount owed. These programs will significantly reduce
loan burden for public interest lawyers, who often make lower salaries than those
in the private sector. The most comprehensive and up to date information can be
found at http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/resources/student-debt-relief/student-debt.

Financial Aid at UNC Law

For more information regarding loans and law school budgeting, contact Vanda Chou, Director of Law School Financial Aid.

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